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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,497.95, 15,746.93 and 3,572.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,497.95, 15,746.93 and 3,572.45 is: 5,358.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,497.95 : 15,746.93 = 3,572.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,497.95/15,746.93 = 3,572.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,497.95x = 15,746.93 × 3,572.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,497.95x = 56,255,023.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,255,023.48/10,497.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,358.67

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